(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sergeant Harold Francis McGarty (ASN: 32231637), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 306th Infantry Regiment, 77th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Kochi, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, on 4 May 1945. Sergeant McGarty’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 77th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.